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The Brazilian duo formed by
Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos stood out in the mixed doubles disputes of the
australian open. This Sunday (22), they beat the duo formed by Bethanie Mattek-Sands, from the United States, and Mate Pavic, from Croatia. in women’s doubles Beatriz Haddad Maia and your partner Shuai Zhang were eliminated after missing 9 chances to close the game.

In mixed doubles, Brazil secured their presence in the quarter-finals with another big victory, with Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos. This time against the pair formed by North American Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Croatian Mate Pavic, who were coming off an expressive victory against the tournament’s number 2 seed, the Brazilians did better in the decisive moments and closed the match in 2 to 0, partials of 6/4 and 6/4, in 1h13 of play.

In women’s doubles, Beatriz Haddad Maia, vice-champion of doubles at the last Australian Open, did not go beyond the round of 16 this year. Alongside China’s Shuai Zhang, Bia suffered a defeat that will long be remembered, after losing nine match points and suffering the comeback of Czechs Miriam Kolodziejova and Marketa Vondrousova, who closed the encounter at 2-1, part 3 / 6, 7/6 (11-9) and 7/6 (14-12).

Among young people, João Fonseca, who won on his debut in singles, has also progressed in doubles. Alongside the Belgian Alexander Blockx, they confirmed their favoritism and beat the brothers Kaylan Bigun and Meecah Bigun, of the United States, by two sets, parcisis of 6/3 and 6/0 and now face the duo formed by the Canadian Keegan Rice and South Korean Hoyoung Roh.

However, in the singles match, Nicolas Oliveira was defeated in the first round. Victory went to Czech Maxim Mrva, a 15-year-old revelation, already 20th in the standings. The Brazilian won the first set but took the turn and was knocked out in 3/6, 6/1 and 6/1 splits. João Fonseca will be the only Brazilian representative in the youth competition.